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Gastrointestinal Cancer

If you have colorectal, liver, pancreas or other type of gastrointestinal cancer, UMass Memorial can help. You will be cared for by specialists who are leaders in treating cancers of the digestive system.

Patients with malignant (cancerous) tumors, which can sometimes be aggressive, greatly benefit from the early input of specialists. These are physicians who are experts in gastrointestinal cancers and researchers who are seeking to discover new treatments for these kinds of cancers.

Multidisciplinary Care

The diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers often require the skills of many specialists. The Center for Gastrointestinal Oncology brings together these specialists in a single setting (called multidisciplinary care) each week.

Here the team discusses care for each patient and develops a thorough treatment program. This provides you with the best cancer treatment plan possible. Patients also benefit by being able to see all specialists involved with the care plan in one convenient appointment.